Hello dear friends! As the calendar now reads September I know that fall is just around the corner. However, the days are still quite warm here. Thankfully Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home has organized a fall hop with a theme of transitioning from summer to fall. This is perfect as I am not quite ready to add warm autumnal tones quite yet. So here is A Quiet and Cool Early Fall Kitchen at Storybook Cottage. A Quiet and Cool Early Fall Kitchen If you are coming over from Our Southern ... View the Post

Recently my in-laws came for a visit. As I was preparing the bedroom that they were going to stay in I remembered that my mother in law loves pink. It was the perfect opportunity to use the antique quilt and vintage shams that I had found during my recent visit to Round Top. They helped to create a Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom. Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom The vintage pink euro shams were paired with two Ikea lumbar pillow covers. To help bring in a bit of blue for my father in law I added ... View the Post

Hello adorable readers! I know you are anxiously awaiting the finished bathroom reveal as am I. April tends to be a VERY busy month for our family. There has been a birthday, an anniversary, two sets of visitors and now we are gearing up for a third guest. Did I happen to mention that our roof is also being replaced? Whew! I think it's time to dream of Castles and Cottages A New Beginning. Castles and Cottages A New Beginning I am a planner by nature. So it is somewhat comical that every ... View the Post

Colder weather tends to make us head to the heart of the home. As we create soups, stews, and other comfort foods we often want to surround ourselves with warmth. Here is How To Create A Cozy Kitchen. How To Create A Cozy Kitchen There are several ways you can layer a kitchen in coziness. The warmth of wood is one surefire way. Although, not all of us are lucky enough to have elements such as wooden beams and open shelving. But a wooden table can certainly add cozy charm to a ... View the Post

Hello dear friends! Like much of the rest of the country my little corner of the world has been quite cold. This has me snuggling up and thinking of ways to add a just a few things I already have on hand to create Cozy Winter Bedrooms here at Storybook Cottage. Cozy Winter Bedrooms A down-filled duvet is already in place in our master bedroom as is a cute and cozy dog. Only a fireplace is missing. But I think the addition of some fairy lights and candles can provide a similar ... View the Post